G&D Free Spiced Butternut Squash Bars

OK seriously these are good! I mean wow...simply wow. I am actually eating one as we speak, and it is making me smile inside and out (if that is even possible?) Anyway these were a happy accident :) I wanted to make pumpkin pie, and I was out of pumpkin, however I did have organic butternut squash puree....I know weird. And I decided I didn't want to attempt making a pie crust, so I made more of a cake batter for the lower half of the bar...Happy accident I tell you.

The Cake Batter Crust


1/3 C. Tapioca flour
1/2 C. Brown rice flour
1/2 C. Organic cane sugar
1/4 Tsp. Salt
1/2 Tsp. Baking soda
1 Tsp. vanilla
1/4 C. Light olive oil
1/3 C. Coconut milk (not in a can)
2 Eggs

Mix all your dry ingredients together in a bowl, then add your wet and mix until combined. Pour into a greased 9x13" glass baking dish @ 350 degrees for about 10 minutes until just lightly browned. Allow to cool.

The Divine Filling

1/2 Can of butternut squash puree
1/2 Can full fat coconut milk
1/2 C. Organic cane sugar (that is what I had on hand, palm sugar would be good too)
2 Eggs
1 Tsp Vanilla
1 Tsp. Cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Freshly grated nutmeg to taste (I used about 1/4 of the nut)

Mix the ingredients above in a mixer with a whisk attachment on medium speed until well combined. Next pour onto your cooled cake batter, then bake @ 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes until it is set. Then snuggle up with a blanket, and just sit and enjoy it..

G&D Free Banana Bread with Cinnamon Caramel Sauce

I made this today for my 3 little girls...They truly LOVED it! I think you will too :)

Banana Bread
1 C. Brown rice flour
1C. Quino flour
1C. Coconut palm sugar
1 Tsp. Baking soda
1/2 Tsp. Real Salt
1 Tsp. Nutmeg
2 Tsp. Cinnamon
3/4 C. Unsweetened apple sauce
4 Eggs
4 Ripe bananas smashed
1/3 C. Light olive oil

Mix all our your dry ingredients in a mixer. Next add your wet ingredients, mix on low speed until  combined. Pour into a greased 9x13" glass baking dish. Bake for 20-25 Minutes @ 350 Degrees.

Cinnamon Caramel Sauce
1/2 C. Agave or honey
1/4 C. Coconut oil
1/2 Tsp. Cinnamon
1/4 C. Full fat caned coconut milk
1 Tsp. Vanilla

Heat the agave and oil in a heavy bottom pan on medium high heat, whisk to combine then let it come to a boil. Let it boil for 3-4 minutes with out stirring. Take off the heat and put in the coconut milk, vanilla and cinnamon :-)

G&D Free Warm Cinnamon, Nutmeg Granola With a hint of Maple

I'm telling you with this chilly weather approaching you will want of bowl of this...It is comforting, delicious, and incredibly satisfying.

Warm Cinnamon Granola

2 C. Gluten free Oats
1/2 C. Silvered almonds (toasted)
1/2 C. Sunflower seeds
1 C. Unsweetened raisins
1/3 Unsweetened shredded coconut
2 Tsp. Cinnamon
1 Tsp. Nutmeg
1 Tsp. Maple Flavoring
1 C. Unsweetened peanut butter
1/3 C. Agave or honey
1/2 C. Coconut oil
1 Tsp. Vanilla

Combine all of your dry ingredients into a big bowl. In a separate bowl combine all your wet  ingredients. Next pour the wet mixture into your dry and thoroughly combine. If it still seems dry add a little more agave and peanut butter.

Spread the mixture out onto a greased baking sheet and bake @ 325 Degrees for 18-20 minutes. Keep a close eye on it once it hits the 18 minute mark you want it to be golden brown, not a burned dark brown :). Once you take it out allow it to cool, and then store it in your fridge. Or if your me just scoop some up out of the pan into a bowl, pour a little coconut milk over the top and start enjoying it yum yum!

G&D Free Grilled Fish Tacos with Homemade Tarter Sauce

Crunchy, saucy and oh so good....

Fish Marinade

Cod fish fillet (that is what we had, Halibut would be yummy too)
1/2 C. Olive oil
1/4 C. Malt vinegar
1 1/2 Tablespoons yellow mustard
4 Tablespoons honey
Juice of half a lime
1 Tsp. Salt

Whisk all the above ingredients in a bowl until the mustard emulsifies. Pour over your fish and let it soak in the sauce for at least an hour. When you are ready to grill your fish pull it out of the fridge and allow it to come to room temp, then grill :) 

Homemade Tarter Sauce

3/4 C. Good mayonnaise
1 Whole pickle
1 Tablespoon Malt vinegar
3 Tsp. Spicy Mustard
Dash of fresh cracked pepper

Put all into a food processor or blender and mix until combined.

Assemble your fish tacos with....
Corn taco shells (I used hard shells)
Grilled Fish
Squeeze of fresh lime
Tarter sauce
Fresh Cilantro

Next you should EAT and enjoy!!

With cold weather on its way......

It is a good idea to get your pantry stocked with magic pills to keep us healthy this coming fall/winter season! We really like Standard Process at our household. We have used it many times, and are always happy with the results. Your kids will love the chewable vitamins that are packed with immune boosting magical powers! The company uses only the best whole foods ingredients. Do a little research for yourself, you will be glad you did!  In the picture below in order we have....Immpulex, Congaplex, Calcium Lactate tablets, Catalyn chewable tablets &  Congaplex chewable tablets. Now go and Google away!

P.S. I order mine on amazon, better price.

Gluten & dairy-free Choclolate chunk expresso cookies

These cookies are good, so good that I decided it would not be right to keep it to myself, so your welcome :)

Chocolate Chunk Espresso cookies

1 C. Brown rice flour
1 1/2 C. Coconut palm sugar
2 Tablespoons ground coffee (I use Pero which does have gluten)
1/2 C. Cocoa powder
1/2 Tsp.  Real Salt
1 Tsp. Baking soda
1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 C. Coconut oil
2 Eggs
8 Ounces Dark chooclate
1 C. Slivered almonds ruffly chopped

Set your oven to 350

Mix your coconut oil with sugar in a mixing bowl. Add eggs one at a time with mixer on low speed. Next add vanilla, salt, coffee & baking soda. Lastly add your flour, chocolate & almonds. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper, and add 1 tablespoon cookie dough 3 inches apart, these cookies will flatten out! Bake for 8-10 minutes, let them set then........ EAT EAT EAT :)

Popcorn done right

I lost my camera over Labor Day weekend and have been a wee bit depressed about it, and their for have not been in the mood to blog :(. I guess I need to move on, because I'm sure my poor camera has at this point. Anyway this popcorn recipe is simply amazing and sure to lift any sour mood!!! Just looking at this picture is enough to make me smile....I told you it was amazing right?

I mean just look at it...:)

Salt and Pepper Popcorn

-Heavy bottom stainless steel pot
-Add 3-4 tablespoons good coconut oil (not the cheap stuff)
-Add one layer deep popcorn kernels to your pan
-Salt and pepper to taste, I add about 1/2 Tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 Tsp pepper to mine

Turn your heat to high, put all the above Ingredients in the order listed, give it a good mix by picking up the pot and moving it around in a circular motion, put a lid on the pot and let it pop away!!!

Summer evening kind of meal

I know the summer is coming to a close, which I personally welcome (I do love Fall so very much) however our tomato plants are in full bloom! So our dinner tonight was simple. I cooked up some black bean burgers with BOLD chipotle taste, thank you Costco (they really are pretty amazing). Then I made some basil garlic mayonnaise to go on top. Then off to the side I cut up some garden Black Krim Heirloom tomatoes with nothing but a little salt....YUM!

 So really the only thing I made was basil mayo....but just because of it's simplicity do not underestimate it's yummyness ( I know so not a word)

Basil Mayo
- 1/4 Cup fresh basil chopped
- 1/3 C. Mayo (NOT I repeat NOT miracle whip)
- 3 Tablespoons light olive oil
- 1 Tsp. Garlic

Blend away in your blender, and enjoy!